Job Title: Cold Stamp Operator

Reports To: Cold Stamp Leader

Department: Production Cold Stamp

Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: Pay will be more for experienced press operators

Who We Are and What We Do

GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.

Hot and Conventional Stamping

GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals.

Laser Cutting

GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity.

Welding

At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers.

Position Summary:

Operate automatic or semi-automatic machines or machine tools to shape and form metal products or parts. Be responsible for operating, adjusting and maintaining presses and tools. Ensure the quality production of their assigned jobs at expected production level.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Set up and operate presses that may be mechanically or computer driven to produce parts.

· Perform operations such as blanking, bending, punching, forming, etc. on a variety of materials, based on blueprints and other instructions.

· Follow the control plan and perform in process inspection.

· Perform and document required visual and physical quality inspections as indicated by the Control Plan.

· Read, interpret, and comply with the production work orders.

· Responsibilities include configuring equipment and calibrating gauge settings, recognizing condition of dies, loading materials onto the equipment, feeding material through die, and positioning and removing parts from the die.

· Insure proper completion of daily paper work and uses computers for data entry in a specified and appropriate manner.

· Correctly identifies and handles non-conforming products.

· Correctly handles scrap during and after production.

· Correctly handles finished products and corresponding documentation.

· Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning, oiling and lubricating machines.

· Check machine operation and report faults to leader/supervisor.

· Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work process,

· May assist in the training of other employees as indicated.

· Participate in continuous improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.

· Keep work area clean and well organized in a 5S manner.

· Maintain safety standards in the workplace.

· Ensure Quality in the workplace.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED preferred

1 year of experience operating presses or in a related area

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of quality control, cost reduction, materials and productions processes; Basic knowledge of press operation; English (grammar, language), Math.

Skills: Good communication skills.

Abilities: Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; Ability to accurately prepare documents, production sheets and other reports and related paperwork as required by our procedures; Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints; Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.

Training Requirements:

1. General Safety.

2. Quality System Awareness and Procedures.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: The position is in the factory and involves walking, standing for long periods of time throughout the day. It requires being able to lift up to 50 pounds, push and pull up to 75 pounds. Involve continuous or repetitive arm-hand movements while operating a machine. Stooping/bending/twisting is required on regular basis. Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Work Environments: Work performed in a shop environment and regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise. It requires wearing personal protective or safety equipment. Noise level is frequently loud (90 dbA). The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Requires working in non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical and background checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 2nd or 3rd Shift?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Press Stamping Operator: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Holland, MI 49424: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person